Berkeley, California (Friday, April 27, 2012) - The City of Berkeley Police Department (BPD) is announcing the arrest of the registered owner of the vehicle which was involved in the hit-and-run collision on Tunnel Road on Wednesday night, April 25, 2012.

On Wednesday, April 25, 2012 after the hit-and-run incident, Medaglia reported to the City of Oakland Police Department (OPD) that his vehicle had been stolen. A BPD alert had been placed placed on the vehicle. This morning, Saturday, April 27, OPD located the reportedly stolen vehicle, and advised BPD of the recovery. BPD Crime Scene Unit personnel examined the vehicle. Further investigation led officers to the Jack London Inn, 444 Embarcadero West, Oakland as a possible residence for Medaglia.

Late this afternoon, BPD officers contacted Medaglia in a room at the Jack London Inn. Medaglia was subsequently arrested for possession of a heroin, felon in possession of ammunition, violation of probation and felony hit-and-run. He was taken into custody without incident. Medaglia’s misdemeanor probation violation stems from an August, 2010 case for a violation of PC 653(k), possession of a switchblade.

Investigators continue to seek witnesses and additional evidence in the hit-and-run investigation. Anyone having any information is encouraged to contact the Berkeley Police Department at (510) 981-5900.